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How to Save Tax on ₹10 Lakh / ₹15 Lakh / ₹20 Lakh Salary

Complete tax planning guide for salaried individuals earning ₹10 lakh, ₹15 lakh, or ₹20 lakh. Strategic deductions and investments to minimize tax.

GetYourCA Team
1 March 2025·Updated 9 April 20263 min read12.5K views

How to Save Tax on ₹10 Lakh / ₹15 Lakh / ₹20 Lakh Salary

Tax on ₹10 Lakh Salary#

Tax Calculation#

ComponentAmount
Gross Salary₹10,00,000
Standard Deduction₹75,000
Taxable Income₹9,25,000
Income SlabTax
Up to ₹7,00,000Nil (Rebate)
₹7-10L: ₹3L @ 10%₹30,000
Total Tax₹30,000
Cess₹1,200
Total₹31,200

Tax Saving Tips#

  • NPS Contribution: ₹50,000 (80CCD)
  • Health Insurance: ₹25,000 (80D)
  • Save up to ₹31,200

Tax on ₹15 Lakh Salary#

Tax Calculation#

ComponentAmount
Gross Salary₹15,00,000
Standard Deduction₹75,000
Taxable Income₹14,25,000
Income SlabTax
Up to ₹3LNil
3-7L: ₹4L @ 5%₹20,000
7-10L: ₹3L @ 10%₹30,000
10-12L: ₹2L @ 15%₹30,000
12-14.25L: ₹2.25L @ 20%₹45,000
Total Tax₹1,25,000
Cess₹5,000
Total₹1,30,000

Tax Saving Tips#

  • 80C: ₹1,50,000
  • NPS: ₹50,000
  • 80D: ₹25,000
  • Home Loan: ₹2,00,000
  • Potential Savings: ₹1,30,000

Tax on ₹20 Lakh Salary#

Tax Calculation#

ComponentAmount
Gross Salary₹20,00,000
Standard Deduction₹75,000
Taxable Income₹19,25,000
Income SlabTax
Up to ₹3LNil
3-7L: ₹4L @ 5%₹20,000
7-10L: ₹3L @ 10%₹30,000
10-12L: ₹2L @ 15%₹30,000
12-15L: ₹3L @ 20%₹60,000
15-19.25L: ₹4.25L @ 30%₹1,27,500
Total Tax₹2,67,500
Cess₹10,700
Surcharge (10%)₹26,750
Total₹3,04,950

Tax Saving Tips#

  • Max 80C: ₹1,50,000
  • NPS Max: ₹50,000
  • 80D: ₹25,000
  • Home Loan: ₹2,00,000
  • HRA: ₹2,00,000
  • Potential Savings: ₹1,00,000+

Key Deductions Summary#

SectionMax Deduction
80C₹1,50,000
80CCD(1B)₹50,000
80D₹25,000
80EUnlimited
24₹2,00,000
80EE₹50,000
Standard Deduction₹75,000

Conclusion#

Strategic planning minimizes tax significantly.

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